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Dissolving and Diffusion; Atoms, Molecules and Compounds: Vocabulary and Comprehension
This topic is from Year 9 and 8 Science. It is a webquest which can be uploaded onto a VLE, uploaded to Googledocs or sent as an e-mail to students for self-study or for completion in class if teachers have laptops available.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: others
Downloads: 2
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Battle of Hastings 14th Oct 1066 : William Vs. Harold
For Task 1, you could split the class into 4 or more groups and get them to discuss one of the topics and jot ideas down. Two or three members then leave to go to the other groups to get other groups� ideas. They then come back as a group and compile all information by sharing it verbally, using notes taken during questioning. They can then make up...
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-12
Type: reading
Downloads: 17
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Properties of metals and Non-metals
This is a set of cards which can be used as a card sort for groups or it can be made into a set to match. I like using it to play �happy families�. I also get students to pick one from their set and have a game of "who am I". You can also get students to get in groups of three and use drama techniques to act the various properties. Other students c...
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-12
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 7
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Essay framework for Argumentative Writing
Use this after an activity with graphic organisers to structure a piece of argumentative writing. Includes linking words.
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 35
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Debating/arguing
This is a good speaking exercise for students as it helps them talk about the various topics with the guidance of a framework. Please go over the etiquette first for supporting an idea, objecting and interrupting.
Level: advanced
Age: 11-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 28
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Checklist for any persuasive writing
This sheet can be used while students are writing as a guide or after as an assessment sheet. Teachers can show criteria and use as part of the lesson when brainstorming ideas for a persuasive piece.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 4
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Digestive system : the Roles of the stomach and Bile
Made for a Science revision class, this reading and board game activity encourages group work and peer assessment. After reading and note-taking, students get into groups of 3 or 4, with one person as the �judge�. Only the judge is allowed to look at the passage or settle disputes on answers.
This really gets students to read carefully and make go...
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 23
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Specialised Cells
For science content on this topic, use this as a printable or cut them up as cards to play as a �happy family� set of three. Alternatively, use them as review by sticking/pinning any category on students backs to play a �Who Am I" game. The rest of the cards can be stuck up around the room. Yet another variation is the game of 20 questions/statemen...
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-14
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 0
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Chapter Tracking sheet for novel or book study
If you use texts in class, tracking the plot, characterisation and literary devices can become confusing. Hence, a chapter summary is useful as a form of consolidation and as notes for the student when reviewing a novel.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 3
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Poetry about Monsters : post Tennyson�s Kraken
After reading the Kraken or similar poems, students can come up with ideas to write their own in groups using this sheet (copied onto A3 size) as a brainstorming activity. Display around the class and ask students for feedback and ideas. Get them to write it and post it around class. Students share and then write in groups/individually.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-12
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 1
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